News Desk DUBAI: “The expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) signifies a monumental leap for Dubai’s aviation landscape, and Dubai is expected to maintain the largest airport for international traffic record for the next 100 years, said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. Delivering the keynote address at the Global Leaders’ Forum (GALF) collocated at the 23rd edition of …

DUBAI: Pearson, (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, unveiled its advanced business language training and assessment solutions at the 100 CHRO Summit UAE 2024, emphasizing the critical role of English proficiency in today’s international business environment. Key insights from Pearson’s latest GSE research demonstrate the strategic importance of these skills, with 49% of professionals pursuing English training to future-proof …

News Desk DUBAI: Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the UAE build- to-sell property development business that is majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), achieved in Q1 2024 (January to March) a 50% increase in property sales reaching AED 12.9 billion (US$ 3.5 billion) compared to AED 8.6 billion (US$ 2.3 billion) in Q1 2023. This performance resulted from Emaar …

DUBAI: Yango, a global tech company, is set to debut its AI-driven warehouse robotics mobile and pick-and-place solutions at this year’s Seamless Middle East. This launch is a part of the Yango B2B technologies ecosystem, introducing advanced solutions promising transformative benefits throughout the entire supply chain. These solutions aim to combat rising fulfilment costs, which have increasingly burdened sectors such …

DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: IMARAT Group of Companies, a leading real estate developer in Pakistan, today announced securing a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) license from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The important permission from the Government of Pakistan paves way for strengthening bilateral investments between the UAE and Pakistan. IMARAT has an established presence in the UAE through its …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) – a leading bank of Pakistan, has acquired a 14,092 sq. yards commercial plot in Naya Nazimabad, Karachi, to build its regional office. Naya Nazimabad is located at the cusp of District West and Central of Karachi. The area is a major hub for the professional talent pool of the city and …

QUETTA: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi held a press conference at the Quetta Press Club regarding the forthcoming two-day Pakistan Literature Festival 2024 (Quetta Chapter) to be held in Quetta, Balochistan. Press conference featured distinguished personalities including Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Hilal-i-Imtiaz, President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, who provided insights into the festival’s agenda accompanied by Secretary-General of Quetta …

News Desk DUBAI: Indonesia embarked on an immersive journey into the heart of the east Asian nation as the vibrant spirit of the country took centre stage at the esteemed Raffles Dubai Hotel on May 8, 2024. Organised by The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, this exclusive Wonderful Indonesia Night event provided guests an …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has completed its preparations to participate in the 23rd edition of the Airport Show, taking place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who serves as the President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline. …

News Desk DUBAI/BENGALURU: The 13th edition of the Big CIO Show, an event by Trescon in Bengaluru in collaboration with Intel as the Innovation Partner, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and C-level executives who shared their knowledge and experience on the transformative power of AI. The event divulged insights and actionable strategies in AI to help enterprises stay ahead in …